About this season
In this series, Mark Evans charts the exploits of individuals, couples and families who aspire to leave landlocked suburbia behind to live in the ultimate waterside dream home – stunning ‘aquatic homes’ that float on water.
Episodes (8)
1. Futuristic Floating Pod Home
Aired 27 July 2023 • 47 min
Suffolk boatyard specialists Mary and Simon's dream is a futuristic aquatic pod. They're experts in their aquatic field, but have they taken on more than they can handle?
2. Family Narrowboat Home
Aired 3 August 2023 • 47 min
Alan and Val have put their savings on the line for a high-tech boat as a unique way to keep up with the family. But first they need to learn how to live on the water.
3. Dutch Barge
Aired 10 August 2023 • 47 min
Seasoned floating homeowners Pat and Sue Willan are planning to spend their retirement on a huge, state-of-the-art Dutch barge. But will their expensive tastes sink the project?
4. Surrey Upgrade
Aired 17 August 2023 • 47 min
In Surrey, Linda and Mark need an upgrade on their cramped floating home and Linda's doing it by herself. Is enthusiasm and passion enough to get the job done?
5. Riverboat Restoration
Aired 24 August 2023 • 47 min
In Kent, metal worker John tackles a cut-price riverboat restoration using various ingenious workarounds. Can he make a home of his own and finally fly the nest?
6. Traditional Narrowboat
Aired 31 August 2023 • 47 min
After 25 years living in New Zealand, Keith and Pam dream of touring the UK's waterways. But it's their first boat and they'll need to learn the ropes quickly.
7. Futuristic Caravan Boat
Aired 7 September 2023 • 47 min
A German couple want to live closer to nature. They build a novel high-tech caravan that floats on water. But will their radical design work?
8. DIY First Time Canal Boat Home
6.0Aired 14 September 2023 • 47 min
Londoners Lily and Natasha have bought a decrepit narrowboat at a knock-down price. Will their DIY enthusiasm override their lack of knowledge and experience?